Comparison

DigiLocker vs IDG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DigiLocker

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Digital certificate issuance
  • Document verification
  • Paperless governance
  • Mobile access to documents
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DigiLocker – A simple and secure document wallet for Citizens. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, the Government of India's flagship program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Targeted at the idea of paperless governance, DigiLocker is a platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates in a digital way, thus eliminating the use of physical documents. The DigiLocker website can be accessed at https://digitallocker.gov.in/. You can now access your documents and certificates from your DigiLocker on your mobile devices.

About

IDG

This app helps Indian vehicle owners manage their vehicles, record drives with a dashcam, and stay reachable in emergencies via a QR code. It also facilitates splitting trip expenses and connects users with an expert community for vehicle-related advice.

Highlights
  • Autolokate QR for emergency contact
  • Built-in dashcam recording
  • Vehicle management and expense tracking
  • Trip expense splitting
  • Expert community help
  • Instant chat and location sharing
Features
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Transform Your Driving Experience with Autolokate The ultimate app for Indian vehicle owners—manage your vehicles, split trip expenses with friends, record drives with Dashcam, and stay reachable in emergencies with Autolokate QR. CONTACT VEHICLE OWNER / FAMILY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • Autolokate QR: Attach a QR sticker to your vehicle so anyone can contact you during parking issues, accidents, or medical emergencies. • Emergency Search: Allow people to reach your emergency contacts without revealing your phone number. • Instant Chat: Receive messages directly inside the app. • Photo & Location Sharing: Get real-time photos and live location for faster response. DASHCAM (NEW) • Record your drives directly from your phone • Capture important moments, incidents, or accidents on the road • Custom Dashcam controls for better recording experience • Export and save Dashcam videos when needed VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Track all your vehicles with detailed records • Manage fuel, maintenance, and expenses easily • Store and access all vehicle documents anytime SMART TRIP EXPENSES • Split trip costs instantly with friends • Equal, exact, percentage, or share-based splits • Real-time balance updates and settlements • No more confusion or arguments about money EXPERT COMMUNITY HELP • Ask vehicle-related questions and get expert answers • Share problems, photos, and solutions • Browse common driving and vehicle issues • Connect with experienced drivers across India • Earn reputation with our points system KEY FEATURES • Autolokate QR for instant reachability • Emergency chat with photos and location • Built-in Dashcam recording • Complete vehicle portfolio management • Automatic expense calculations • Push notifications for important updates • Secure and private data protection WHY CHOOSE AUTOLOKATE? • Trusted by thousands of vehicle owners • Regular updates with powerful new features • Built specifically for Indian vehicle owners Whether you want safer driving, smarter expense tracking, dashcam recording, or instant emergency reachability—Autolokate has everything your vehicle life needs. Download now and join India’s fastest-growing vehicle community. Perfect for car owners, bike riders, truckers, and all vehicle enthusiasts.

Screenshots

DigiLocker4 screens
IDG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IDG at 80% against DigiLocker's 36%. IDG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). DigiLocker's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IDG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiLocker has 193 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of DigiLocker's written reviews are positive against 80% of IDG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, IDG every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DigiLocker versus IDG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiLockerIDG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (193 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings193 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB154 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNational e-Governance DivisionDeepak Chaudhary

Customer experience

DigiLocker

All ratings190 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative41.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.3%

IDG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

DigiLocker

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
  • OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
  • App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
  • Blank white screens on login/signup
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions
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  • Crashes after recent updates
  • Continue button not disabling after tap, causing multiple API requests
  • Session timeout errors preventing login
  • Document loading failures with 'something went wrong' error
  • Aadhaar card retrieval failures
  • Driving license fetching issues
  • Name mismatch preventing document retrieval
  • Documents not visible in app despite being added via web
  • App not opening after update
  • Verification button not clickable
  • Password reset freezing during input
  • Inconsistent document availability across devices
  • Spam increase after app usage
  • Wrong user data being pulled
  • App not picking up vehicle RC and insurance data
  • Cancelled error message on Aadhaar retrieval
  • Invalid input error after account creation
  • Dark mode text visibility issues
  • Back button too small with no swipe navigation

Requested features

19 requests
  • Email-based authentication option
  • Automatic session logout after inactivity
  • Folder creation for document organization
  • Bulk document deletion capability
  • Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)
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  • PDF file upload support
  • Document sharing/transfer between devices
  • Offline document access
  • Touch ID/Face ID integration
  • Name change support for married women
  • International accessibility for NRIs
  • Integration with banks and property registration databases
  • Shareable document links for applications
  • Handicap documentation section
  • Vehicle insurance and PUC certificate support
  • Passport digital option
  • Disable button after single tap to prevent multiple requests
  • Allow paste functionality for Aadhaar entry
  • Rectangular document upload format support

IDG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DigiLocker

No in-app purchases

None

IDG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiLocker free?
DigiLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDG free?
IDG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DigiLocker or IDG?
IDG is rated higher. DigiLocker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while IDG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DigiLocker or IDG have ads?
Neither DigiLocker nor IDG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiLocker or IDG?
DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and IDG every 2 days. Most recently, DigiLocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and IDG on October 25, 2026.

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